Personnel from Islamic Studies Department during the Khatam al-Quran ceremony at Jame' `Asr Hassanil Bolkiah in Kg Kiarong yesterday. The ceremony was held in conjunction with the Nuzul al-Quran celebration. Picture: BT/Rasidah Bakar

Staff of the Mosque Affairs Department under the Ministry of Religious Affairs conclude their series of Tadarus with a Khatam al-Quran ceremony yesterday at Sufri Bolkiah mosque. Picture: HAB

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

Sunday, August 21, 2011

A TOTAL of 315 personnel from Islamic Studies Department were celebrated in a Khatam al-Quran ceremony at Jame' 'AsrHassanilBolkiah in Kg Kiarong yesterday.

The participants of the ceremony, which was held in conjunction with the Nuzul al-Quran celebration, also include religious teachers from religious schools, secondary and vocational as well as Co-curriculum and Continuing Education unit nationwide.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs Deputy Permanent Secretary, UstazHjHarunHjJunid attended the ceremony held for the department's personnel in all the four districts.

The event aimed at enlivening the month of Ramadhan with recital of Quranic verses in addition to strengthening the relationship and cooperation between the department's personnel.

The Khatam ceremony begins with the recital of Surahal-Fatihah led by the deputy permanent secretary, followed by the recital of short quranic verses (from Surahad-Dhuha to Surahal-Masad) by the celebrants. The ceremony concluded with the recital of Takhtim, Dikirmarhaban and Doaselamat.

In the afternoon, the Mosque Affairs Department, under the Ministry of Religious Affairs concluded its series of Tadarus (mass recital of Al-Quran) with a khatam al-Quran ceremony yesterday at SufriBolkiah mosque.

The ministry began its tadarus on August 1 at the Sultan Omar 'Ali Saifuddien (Soas) Mosque in the Brunei-Muara district. The delegation then continued the tadarus at the main mosque in Temburong on August 4.

Tutong'sPengiranAnakIsteriPengiranAnak Sarah, Kg SungaiKelugos mosque hosted the delegation on August 6. Their final destination was at Muhammad JamalulAlam mosque in Belait.

The tadarus aimed at enlivening mosques in the country especially during the month of Ramadhan and to increase one's religious deeds in the holy month.

In attendance was the Minister of Religious Affairs, PgDato Seri Setia Dr Hj Mohammad PgHjAbdRahman who led the recital of SurahAl-Fatihah marking the start of the ceremony.

Some 300 of the ministry's personnel and residence of villages around the area participated in the ceremony which saw the recital of Takhtim and Tahlil by Imam Hj Muslim HjAbdRazak. The doakhatam was recited by mosque affairs officer, HjHasyimHj Abdullah.

Another Mosque Affairs officer, ZulkifliHjMurad, recited the doatahlil. The delegation also took the opportunity to pray for His Majesty, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, and the nation which was led by PgHjHaslinPgHj Ali.

One leaf blower was also presented by the minister as a wakaf (religious donation), on behalf of the ministry to representative of SufriBolkiah mosque.

Yesterday, the Ministry of Education (MoE) also held a tadarus ceremony at the residence of its Deputy Minister, Dato Seri SetiaHjYusoffHj Ismail, in KampungSelayun.

Present at the event was the Minister of Education, PehinOrangKaya Seri KernaDato Seri Setia Dr Hj Abu BakarHjApong. Also in attendance were senior officers and officers from the MoE.

Upon arrival, PehinDato Dr Hj Abu Bakar was greeted by the Deputy Minister DatoHjYusoff. To begin the tadarus ceremony, a mass recital of the SurahAl-Fatihah was held and led by the Deputy Minister DatoHjYusoff.

After the Tadarus, a Tahlil ceremony and Doaarwah (prayers for the deceased) took place.

The event continued with Iftar (breaking of the fast), where all guests present at the event broke their fast together. After breaking the fast, Maghrib prayers were held in congregation. — (RasidahBakar/NurhamizaHjRoslan)